Another security breach at Trump's rally; offender subdued using stun-gun
A man was apprehended by security personnel at a Donald Trump rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on Friday (local time) after he breached a barrier and climbed onto a media riser. Video footage from the event showed the bearded man wearing sunglasses as he scaled the barrier surrounding the press area. He then proceeded to climb a riser where reporters and camera crews were stationed.
Security intervenes, man subdued
The man managed to climb over a bicycle rack encircling the media area and began ascending the back side of the riser. Onlookers attempted to pull him down before police officers joined in. Security personnel eventually removed him from the riser, and law enforcement officers used a stun gun to subdue him, AP reported. The crowd jeered as he was escorted out of the rally by police.
Video from the rally
Trump's response and subsequent arrest at rally
As security detained and removed the man from the rally, former President Trump remarked, "Is there anywhere more fun to be than a Trump rally?" Shortly after this incident, another man was handcuffed by police in the crowd and escorted out of the arena. It is unclear if this second arrest was related to the initial altercation.
Man's identity and motive remain unknown
The bearded man was later taken into custody and subsequently released, according to the Daily Beast. However, no information regarding his identity or potential motive has been disclosed. It remains unclear whether he was a supporter or critic of Trump. The incident occurred approximately 121km from where Trump was shot at during a rally on July 13 in Butler, resulting in one attendee's death and two others being injured.
